The Coyote and the Hare

One day, Coyote was wandering through the desert when he stumbled upon a Hare, largely pregnant with babies and moving very slowly.
Hare is trembling in fear, as she knows Coyote to be her mortal enemy.
Coyote says, “Come with me. I know a place where you can build a nest and have your babies in safety.”
Coyote leads Hare to a peaceful spot and helps to build her a nest in the cool shade of an acacia tree.

Hare is always questioning his intent...never fully trusting.
She believes that Coyote is waiting for her babies to grow into the perfect smorgasbord meal.
“Why are you helping me?”, asks Hare.
“I know what it feels like to be alone and afraid.”, Coyote replies.
“But you are so powerful and so strong.”
“Yes, but I have enemies too. I just want to help.”
Hare remains wary, as Coyote is known to be wiley and deceitful.

Days go by and the babies are born, strong and healthy.
Coyote prowls the night watching out for the family...but Hare is always wondering, fearing.
One night, a baby sneaks away from its nest and is wandering dangerously alone in the dark.
Coyote sees her and pounces, grabbing her by the scruff of her neck as she shrieks in fear.
Hare bursts out of her nest, screaming for Coyote to let her baby go.
Coyote tries to explain, but Hare is convinced that Coyote is only after an easy meal.
Hare demands that Coyote leave them so that they can live free from constant fear.

Dejected and misunderstood, Coyote wanders off into the night.

The next evening, Hare can finally settle in for a peaceful nights rest with her babies, but unbeknownst to her, a hungry fox will soon discover the family all alone...